Holstein Banquet Planned in Frederick County
Regional ag news notes a Holstein banquet will be held at seven o clock on April 7 in the hall. A roast beef and chicken dinner costs nine dollars for adults. Free dinners for 4-H youth are provided by the county Holstein association. Production and cartography seating and officer elections are planned. Call Vivian McCuller or Denis Hood for details.
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Frederick County Holstein
Eee
Hall
County Holstein Association
Carta
Vivian McCuller
Denis Hood
Equine symposium scheduled near Frederick
The American Quarter Horse Association along with the Maryland State Quarter Horse Association and MBNA Bank will host an all day event at Woodvale Farms near Frederick starting at 9 a.m. It features talks on semen transfers business planning and management health and nutrition a Therquine demonstration and demonstrations in corrective shoeing reining and jumping. Admission is 10 for adults and 5 for youth. For more information contact Linda Denniston at 301 447 6240 or Sue Fox at 410 526 6408.
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American Quarter Horse Association
Maryland State Quarter Horse Association
Mbna Bank
Woodvale Farms
Frederick
Linda Denniston
Sue Fox
Glade Valley Grangers to meet at Walkersville church
Glade Wie Grange members will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at the GI United Church of Christ in Walkersville. The Women's Activities Committee will hold a workshop on making stuffed toys during the meeting. For more information, Barbara Crumat (301) 898-9937.
Pomona Grange to Hear Walkersville Counselor April Meeting
Edward Eaves of Walkersville Middle School will speak at the Frederick County Pomona Grange quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday April 24 at Christ Reformed Church Middletown on teen death by own action. Pie tasting contest also on the program. Contact Barbara Crumat at 301 898 9937 for more information.
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Edward Eaves
Walkersville
Frederick County Pomona Grange
Christ Reformed Church
Middletown
Eaves
Barbara Crumat
Hair sheep symposium and seedstock workshop planned
A National Hair Sheep Symposium and the Eastern Regional Sheep Seedstock Workshop will be held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium from Friday April 16 to Sunday April 18. Sponsored by USSSA with several breed associations, pre-registration is 25 per person and 35 per family. Register by March 31 by sending payment and address to USSSA Columbus Ohio. For details call (614) 442-5991.
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Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium
U.S. Sheep Seedstock Alliance
USSSA
American Corper Sheep Breeders Society
Katahdin Hair Sheep International
St. Croix Sheep Breeders Association
Reed Rd
Columbus
Ohio
4-H Center Hosts Annual Dinner and Officer Election
Frederick County 4-H and Activities Center members plan their annual dinner meeting and officer elections at 6 30 p m on Monday April 26 Adult tickets cost 5 with children 2 50 and free for under 5 Reservations are due by Monday April 19 to Joyce Shry or Grace Winpigler with provided contacts
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Frederick County
Joyce Shry
Grace Winpigler
AgFirst reports 1998 net income of 21.4 million
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank posts net income of 21.4 million for the year ended December 31 1998, up 9.7 million from 1997 and 17.4 million from 1996. For more information contact Marie Stiles at 803 799 5000.
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AgFirst Farm Credit Bank
Marie Stiles
Farm Queen Contest Sought by Washington County Farm Bureau
The Washington County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee seeks applicants for the 1999 farm queen contest open to single girls aged 16 to 19 who are Farm Bureau members. The event will occur Sunday May 16 at the Farm Bureau family day picnic at the Washington County Agriculture Education Center in Sharpsburg. Call Jane Coffman or Karen Beckley to enter.
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Washington County Farm Bureau Women's Committee
Maryland
Farm Bureau
Washington County Agriculture Education Center
Sharpsburg
Jane Coffman
Karen Beckley
Volunteers sought at Eisenhower National Historic Site tours
The National Park Service seeks volunteers to lead interpretive programs at Eisenhower National Historic Site. Volunteers will give orientation tours of the home and grounds and describe the farming operations and period equipment. Four hours weekly, especially weekends, contact Ranger John Joyce at 7173389114.
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The
National Park Service
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower
John Joyce
Derwood Engine Show and Montgomery County Fair Details
An Agas and steam engine show runs 10 am to 5 pm at Agricultural History Farm Park Derwood Saturday and Sunday April 17 18 including tractor contests sea market hayrides draft horse mule events pedal pull and more. The 51st Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Year of the Sheep runs Aug 15 21 1999 with Border Cheviots as featured breed and events like Sheep to Shawl 4 H sheep show Shepherds Lead shearing contests and other attractions. For info call 301 670 4661 or Michael Roth 301 253 5058 and 301 926 8100 ext 212.
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Agricultural History Farm Park
Derwood
Michael Roth
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
Pomona Grange Dinner Set In Frederick County
The Frederick County Pomona Grange will hold its annual banquet at 7 pm in the old Rocky Ridge Fire Hall on Motters Station Road on Friday April 30. Reservations are due by Friday April 16 to Barbara Crumat 301 898 9937. A May judging school for the Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs and Shows is set for Saturday May 22 at Saint Mary's Fair grounds.
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Frederick County
Pomona Grange
Rocky Ridge
Motters Station Road
Barbara Crumat
Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs and Shows
Saint Mary's Fairgrounds
Hazel Staley
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Wye Research and Education Center
Queenstown
Days End
Ten Oaks Ballroom
Signal Bell Lane
Clarksville
Woodvale Farms
Bartgis Road
Carroll Manor Grange
Grange Hall
Adamstown
University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Turf Valley Resort
Ellicott City
Frederick County Holstein Association
New Midway Fire Hall
Adams County
Bonneauville
Timonium
Carroll County Agriculture Center
Westminster
Mount Airy Saddle Pass
Mount Airy
National Dairy Shrine
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Maryland Grain Scholarships Funded for 2026
The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board allocates 5000 for the second annual scholarship program. Two scholarships go to students enrolled in Maryland or out-of-state institutions. Criteria include agriculture background family farm involvement financial need GPA agriculture studies career goals and activities. Applications due Saturday May 1. Contact MGPA at 53 Slama Road Edgewater MD 21037 1423.
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Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board
Maryland
MGPA
Slama Road
Edgewater
Guidelines for selecting farmland in Preaetes and nearby counties
The guide outlines air drainage water access location and proximity to markets, farm accessibility, security and wildlife considerations, and acreage breakdown for planning a small farm. It emphasizes a farm plan, choosing suitable land, and factoring in irrigation, fencing, and potential lease options for expansion.
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Preaetes
Frederick
Baltimore
Washington
Centrol
Karl Schwenke
Catoctin FFA Alumni Elects Officers At Banquet
Catoctin FFA alumni gathered for their annual banquet to present awards and elect new officers. Denise Valentine of Emmitsburg received a silver tray for outstanding service to the alumni and was elected president alongside officers Paulette Mathias, Helen Troxell, Stacey Ridge, and Karen Myers.
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Catoctin Ffa
Denise Valentine
Emmitsburg
FFA
Paulette Mathias
Rocky Ridge
Karen Myers
Thurmont
Stacey Ridge
Mrs. Mathias
Linganore Creek Watershed Program Details and Contacts
The Linganore Creek watershed in Frederick County spans about 56 300 acres with over 400 farms aimed at erosion control and waste management. The USDA NRCS program offers 50 to 65 percent cost share for practices like manure storage, fencing, grassed waterways, and water control structures, with site visits, design, and long term contracts guiding eligibility and installation within a year and at least three years of maintenance. Contact Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts at 92 Thomas Johnson Drive Frederick or call 301 695 2803 ext 3 to participate.
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Frede County
Frederik River
Frederick
Monocacy
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
USDA
Snail Conservation Service
The
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Singapore
Singanore Watershed
Soil Conservation Field Office
Linganore Watershed
Linganore Creek
Catoctin
Thomas Johnson Drive
Agriculture Calendar Readies 1999 Frederick Entries
The Frederick News-Post invites groups to submit free notices for the Agriculture Calendar. The deadline is noon Friday before Tuesday publication. The listed items include meetings, luncheons, shows, sales, and reunions across Maryland and nearby states with dates from March 30 to April 12, detailing venues and times.
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Frederick News-Post
Apicukre
East
Patrick St
Fredale
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